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Jerome Powell takes questions during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve.

News 10m ago

The Fed quietly altered its March inflation forecast — and it points to more pain for Americans. How to fight back

The Federal Reserve just raised its 2026 inflation outlook by the largest margin in recent memory. Here's what changed, why it matters for your wallet, and what you can do about it.

Planning where you're going to live in retirement can keep you from living in uncertainty.

Retirement 39m ago

An elderly couple sold their home without a plan. Now they’re spending retirement bouncing between Airbnbs

How to avoid setting up a messy situation for you and your loved ones with some long-term planning.

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Defective pipes alleged to be a part of builds done by D.R. Horton, America's largest homebuilder.

News 13h ago

America's largest homebuilder faces claims of 'defective pipes' in Georgia — it could be more widespread than reported

They're claiming they were sold homes fitted with plumbing that has cracked, leaked and caused extensive water damage.

Mignon Adams and a Sunoco gas station.

News 16h ago

Warning: New ‘pump-switching’ scam spreads across US as gas prices surge past $4 — even Toyotas stuck with $150 charges

When Mignon Adams stopped for gas at a Sunoco station, she had no idea she would fall victim.

Tiny home

Real Estate 20h ago

How Portland cracked the code on affordable starter homes

Portland is building fourplexes and smaller homes to fight high prices.

Airbnb scam

News 21h ago

‘I was going in circles’: How one woman got caught in a year-long struggle with Airbnb and PayPal to get her money back

Teresa Santos spent a year trying to get thousands of dollars back after her Airbnb account was hacked.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.

News 21h ago

Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’ — Hormuz tensions could push gas prices even higher. How to protect your wallet

“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore.”

Couple hiking

Managing Money 22h ago

$250K in savings is already halfway to $1M (seriously) — why you’re closer to a six-figure net worth than you think

Thanks to compounding, $250K in savings could be the halfway point to becoming a millionaire.

Middle aged man looking at price of his groceries.

News 22h ago

Americans break with the world in naming country’s biggest problem (hint: it's not the economy). Here’s our top worry

Americans may not have stated that the economy is their top concern for the country, but it still comes back around to money in the end.

Tow truck scam

News 22h ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. — and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Hardworking people have been “harmed every single day by these people.”

Warren Buffet attends the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration in 2017.

News 23h ago

‘We aren't in it to make 5% or 6%': Warren Buffett calls Iran war market dip 'nothing.’ What he sees that others don't

The markets are in a state of ‘extreme fear.’ But that doesn’t mean you have to be.

Flood wipes out home

Insurance 23h ago

99% of U.S. counties have flooded over the last 30 years — yet only 4% of American homeowners have flood insurance

Tom and Carrie Bashaw thought they weren’t in a flood zone, like many underinsured Americans.

Middle aged woman looking stressed discussing a scam on the phone.

News 23h ago

AI search summaries can scam you without warning — here’s how it happens and how to protect your money

While intended to make things easier, this tool can actually make your life harder with one wrong click.

Costco Card

Managing Money 23h ago

Costco, Sam's Club, or BJ's: Which membership is actually worth the money?

Which card will save you the most money?

Young woman stressing out looking at her bills and phone.

Managing Money 23h ago

A record-breaking number of Americans can’t pay their credit card bills in full. Here’s how you can break the debt cycle

Credit cards have become a high-interest lifeline for Americans struggling with inflation — and roughly half of all cardholders today can’t help but pile on debt indefinitely.

One man made money by betting against Elon Musk and DOGE's ability to reduce government spending in 2025.

Investing Apr 04

A tax economist bet his entire life savings against DOGE — and walked away with $128,000 in profit

Alan Cole used his knowledge of federal budget mechanics to outsmart other bettors on Kalshi, but experts warn his strategy may not be worth replicating.

Carlos Desean Goodspeed, 45, fooled investors into thinking he'd buy tickets to Ludacris and swap them for a profit, but he just kept the money.

News Apr 04

A Texas man convinced investors to bet $1 million on his business. He spent it on a cushy apartment instead

Victims lost serious savings in phony ticket flipping scam. Learn how to protect yourself from investment fraud.